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The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia possessed a complex understanding of medicine, viewing health as a divine gift and illness as a supernatural affliction. At the heart of this ancient medical system was Gula, the revered Mesopotamian healing goddess. Often depicted with her sacred canine companions, Gula was considered the great physician of the Sumerians and Akkadians, offering both miraculous cures and fierce protection to her followers. Her enduring legacy provides a fascinating glimpse into how ancient people sought to understand and combat disease long before the advent of modern medical science. A sculpture of Gula, Sumerian deity of healing. ( CC BY 4.0 ) In ancient Mesopotamia, the boundary between science and religion was fluid, with medical treatments often inextricably